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Linkedin is the social network for work professionals created by Reid Hoffman in 2002. There are 161 million professionals worldwide who have connected with Linkedin since its official launch in May 2003. Every second that number grows by two more memberships, according to company stats.

Linkedin members actively look for jobs and read work-related content on the platform. In 2011, there were 4.2 billion "professionally-oriented searches" that number is set to surge to 5.3 billion in 2012. On the network users can search for jobs, join work-related groups, and submit job applications through Apply With Linkedin.

Linkedin's headquarters are in Mountain View, Calif., but it has offices in more than 20 locations around the world. The world's largest professional social network has made great leaps into the mobile space. In 2012, it launched an iPad app, in addition to updated iPhone and Android apps.

In May, Linkedin bought slideshow presentation platform SlideShare for $119 million. Linkedin also acquired email startup Rapportive. The company is focused on new partnerships that will enable better professional connections and content for its global userbase.

LinkedIn is taking some design inspiration from Facebook and Twitter. The professional network is rolling out a new profile design for its premium members Wednesday, a new look that includes a larger profile photo and a customizable header image that...

I live in Portland, Oregon. We’re one of those towns filled with transplants because everyone wants to live in Portland (or so it seems). I did, in the worst way. I’m a Detroit girl by heritage, who fell in love with Portland about 15 years ago and f...

LinkedIn is discontinuing support for CardMunch, the business card reader app it bought in 2011 in favor of Evernote, which it says will provide more capability and functionality. Starting Wednesday, LinkedIn members can scan a business card using Ev...

LinkedIn reported better than expected earnings on Thursday, but guidance for the upcoming quarter and full year came in at the low end of estimates. The professional social network reported earnings of $0.38 per share on revenue of $473.2 million fo...

There are two schools of thought on LinkedIn. One is the group of people who truly believe LinkedIn is a magical place, ideal for connecting with individuals in your field and finding jobs and touting your experience. The other is a group that mocks ...

LinkedIn has big plans for mobile adoption in 2014, and a new standalone app (or two) appears to be among them. The professional networking company has "more apps planned" for 2014, according to Parker Barrile, VP of Product for LinkedIn Talent Solut...

LinkedIn knows when its users are looking to switch jobs. Now the company believes it's identified why. A new LinkedIn survey asked more than 7,500 users what sparked their recent job switch. Some of the results were to be expected: the number one re...

Career-minded cats, rejoice. LinkedIn is finally opening its site for feline networking. LinkedIn's revolutionary new Cats You May Know initiative serves to connect the cat community by recommending furry new contacts to network with. The social netw...

Securing a job is the tough part, but scouting an open position? All it takes is a strategic scroll through your favorite social media accounts. Sites like Twitter and Facebook can be fun and frivolous, but they're also viable business opportunities....

LinkedIn rolled out a Chinese language version of it professional networking site Monday, a move that could help the company greatly increase its user base. LinkedIn already had an English version of the site available in China with more than 4 milli...

LinkedIn updated the "who's viewed your profile" section of its platform on Monday, adding personalized tips for how users can generate more profile views. The new layout includes more detailed analytics about which LinkedIn members visit your profil...

LinkedIn users can now block anyone pestering them on the the platform. After the company received repeated requests for a blocking feature, the company announced Thursday that users will now be able to block or report those on LinkedIn they don't wa...

LinkedIn expanded its publishing platform on Wednesday to allow all users the opportunity to write and share longform posts to their LinkedIn profile. The network has long offered this publishing power to a hand-selected group of industry leaders, kn...

New research from LinkedIn found that the majority of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are turning to social media for growth. Roughly 81% of SMBs are using social media, according to a LinkedIn study released Thursday, and of those that use ...

Several industry-leading tech companies are much more transparent about government surveillance requests than they were last week. Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft and LinkedIn have all provided statistics on government requests for user dat...

LinkedIn introduced a new tool that's a twist on the "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" game -- but for professionals. The social network launched "How You're Connected" on Wednesday, a visual enhancement that explores your path to a contact. "When looking...

The U.S. government and a group of top technology companies have reached an agreement on transparency. The Department of Justice said it will grant the request of top tech companies who had previously petitioned the government for the ability to prov...

It's easy to determine how many users actively engage with each major social network. The companies reveal that information at every earnings call. When it comes to divulging the demographics of their user bases, however, companies such as Facebook a...

LinkedIn Groups are the "happy hunting ground" for recruiters. Many recruiters join groups for the specific professions and industries that are relevant for their clients or employers. They also join the groups that cover job hunting in general. For ...

LinkedIn has developed a killer resource of 225 million users, one you absolutely should take advantage of when it comes to your career. But you'll have to navigate LinkedIn's potentially tricky tools and settings while you're at it. Not to mention t...

LinkedIn added a new Volunteer Marketplace on Wednesday, allowing users to search for volunteer opportunities that require particular skill sets like open board seats at non-profits. In August, LinkedIn allowed users to openly express interest in the...

Most of us have worked with great colleagues, bosses and employees over the years who we’d be happy to recommend on LinkedIn (or anywhere, really) in a heartbeat if asked. Problem is, of course, that sitting down and writing said recommendation alway...

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